Afghan politics

Zalmay Khalilzad has a tall task ahead of him in talking to the Taliban.

Despite recent rumblings, the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement isn't going anywhere.

Afghanistan's next elections can set up the bedrock for sustainable democratic institutions in the country.

As the security situation in Afghanistan deteriorates, what are the stakes for New Delhi?

Ashraf Ghani's authoritarian tendencies have failed the Afghan people.

A successful reconciliation process after three decades of excruciating false starts offers some not-so-encouraging lessons for Afghanistan.

Identity politics in Kabul undermines U.S. objectives in Afghanistan.

Beset by the resurgent Taliban and internal political rifts, the NUG is struggling to survive.

Whether Dostum is convicted or not, there will be anger and accusations that the rule of law has been cheated.

What has changed, what has achieved and whose benefits are at stake?

The Afghan government must implement its agreement with Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan.

Ishchi's allegations are serious and shocking; Kabul says it plans to investigate.